Diploma of Health Science (Pharmacy) (087942A) + Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) (096304A)

Pharmacists are involved in the development, testing, manufacture and distribution of medicines and the monitoring of drug therapy. The Bachelor of Pharmacy offers practical experience and a strong theoretical grounding in the discipline of pharmacy. In addition to providing community-based healthcare, this degree allows students to exercise business management skills in a professional setting. In their first year students will learn the foundations of biochemistry, physiology and pharmacy practice. They will also study interprofessional healthcare alongside students from other health science degrees. Then they will study pharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry, antimicrobial chemotherapy, pharmacology and pharmacotherapy, and continue to develop your pharmacy practice skills.